MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
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M398 ESU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M398 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M398 ESU registered?
M398 ESU is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 1995.
Is M398 ESU safe to buy?
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